When it comes to holiday mascots, only Santa Claus works harder than the Easter Bunny. This weekend, the long-eared mammal of the hour will be hoppin and boppin at events all over the Lower Mainland. Note: pre-registration is required in most cases, so check in with the venue:
The Great A-Mazing Egg Hunt at VanDusen Botanical Garden is already sold out (sorry).
Easter at the Stanley Park Miniature Train
Hop on the iconic train for a leisurely journey through tunnels, over hills and under a canopy of treesand then hop off for an egg hunt, crafts, and a meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny. Children: $8.75; Adults: $3.50 to ride train. 2099 Beach Avenue, Stanley Park. Daily until April 1, 10am-5pm. 604.257.8530.
Easter Eggstravaganza at the False Creek Community Centre This annual celebration (geared towards children ages 2 to 8) features brunch, games, crafts, and an egg hunt. $5/child. 1318 Cartwright Street. 10:30am-12pm, March 30. 604.257.8195.
Easter Eggstravaganza at the Kitsilano Community Centre The Easter Bunny will be on site for an outdoor egg hunt (and a bevy of indoor activities, too). For children ages 1 to 8. $6/child. 2690 Larch Street. 11am-1pm, March 30. 604.257.6976.
Easter Eggstravaganza at the Renfrew Community Centre Renfrews rain-or-shine event features an egg hunt, crafts, and face painting. For children ages 0 to 10. $5/child. 2929 East 22nd Avenue. 12:30pm-3:00pm, March 30. RenfrewCC.com.
Easter Egg Hunts at Choices Markets Celebrate Easter with giant bunnies, treasure hunts, and a bounty of chocolate. Pre-register in person at the store of your choice. 11am, March 31.
Easter Egg Hunt at the Roundhouse Community Centre Easter gets an artistic twist, where participants create their very own egg-collecting baskets (and meet the Easter Bunny, too). $5/child. 181 Roundhouse Mews. 9:30am-10:45am (1-3yrs), 11:15am-12:30pm (1-6yrs), 1pm-2:15pm (4-9yrs), March 30. RoundHouse.ca.
Bounce with Bunny at the Mount Pleasant Community Centre Hunt for eggs, make crafts, and explore a ginormous pile of toys in a bunny-themed parent and preschooler gym session. Child: $3; Family: $5. 1 Kingsway. 10:15am-12:15pm, April 1. MountPleasantCC.ca.
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